IT Career What to look for in Community College programs? |
- What to look for in Community College programs?
- Too less salary + start up as first job?
- Should I tell prospective employers I need to give my current employer 2 weeks notice?
- When to speak up?
- IT Security interview
- Negotiating
- Underpaid or NOT?
- How do you find side (just a few days max) jobs/projects in your area
- What are some of the best rural/small town/smaller city locations in the US for IT?
- My boss is giving away a slew of older hardware he's aquired, says their still good enough to study for certifications, what are some things I should ask for?
- I feel like I am being paid too little
- Best tech cities on the east coast?
- Moving to US for network engineer jobs?
- How to get into Remote positions? [Ontario-based]
- I am struggling to balance bills and college. Someone suggested I do an entry level help desk job where I can have some downtime to study.
- Next Move - IT Director - Under-qualified
- Moved interstate. Approached by competitor. Tossing up options. Non-competes.
- Looking for jobs that are social and will allow me to meet a large variety of people
- How do yall get over rejection so quick?
- Information Technology Post-Military Decision
- Interview advise first "real" level 1 support roll
- Interviewing for a Technology Associate Position - How to Stand Out With Limited Experience?
| What to look for in Community College programs? Posted: 12 Aug 2019 07:39 AM PDT I'm a 31 year old with a humanities background, currently working in health care, and considering a change in careers. In my current position, I was trained to be our department's point person for our charting program, and have been roped into disucssions on how to make it more efficient for our needs. I've found it more enjoyable than I anticipated, and started looking at programs at our local CC, as maybe something I'd like to move into. Our local college has 7 different Associates programs for Computer Science (Computer Programming, Computer Support Specialist, Network Admin, Pre-computer information science, pre-computer science, pre-information security). Of these, three (Support, Network Admin, and Pre-info Security) have certifications listed as program goals. I was wondering if you had any input or insight as to things I should be looking for in a program, especially for someone getting their feet wet. Thanks in advance [link] [comments]  |
| Too less salary + start up as first job? Posted: 12 Aug 2019 01:58 AM PDT Okay i am torn here. Would you be willing to work for Rs 10k per month for 6 months at a startup as your first job? Perks: Cons:
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| Should I tell prospective employers I need to give my current employer 2 weeks notice? Posted: 11 Aug 2019 06:19 PM PDT Pretty self explanatory, but it seems like it always gets asked in job interviews. I would gladly quit immediately if it gave me a better chance at landing the job, but does it really make a difference when they are selecting a candidate? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 12 Aug 2019 09:25 AM PDT Hey guys, I'm having a small moral dilemma and I'd just like some people to weigh in for me. Basically, about 200 users at my job have the same password. Different usernames, all the same exact password. We issue 1 set password whenever a new-hire comes aboard and the password works for 3 of their accounts, all of which I manage. My boss and others kinda sorta encourage these folks not to change their passwords because they often would forget what the changed it to. We also don't even tell them how to change the passwords, or that they even have that option. So they don't. I've been working here for only 2 months and so far, I've never seen anyone change their passwords at all. Now I'm new to this and I haven't even been in IT for a year yet. This is basically a Tier 1 job. My boss also told me in the interview that it would be a good position to learn new skills and have professional development, but I haven't even been able to look at most systems, much less learn them. I chalk that up to just being a newbie and I'm committed to staying for at least 2 years while I get my bachelors. But. This password thing isn't good right? It doesn't look good to sacrifice security for convenience in troubleshooting. Is this common? Should I say something? Or just keep my head down? Sorry if this isn't the right sub to post in. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 12 Aug 2019 11:01 AM PDT Hello All, I work as a Security Engineer for a company, my boss asked me to interview a few candidate for a position. I was checking to see what are some good questions to ask during the interview and how should I approach this interview. Any information would help! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 12 Aug 2019 10:33 AM PDT I think I am about to receive an offer for a new job that I would love to be able to accept. One problem is that the employee insurance contribution costs are quite bit more than what I'm currently paying, and I'm concerned that the forthcoming offer might end up being a pay cut after that is included. I really want the job, and I'm okay with breaking even on salary all things considered, but I can't afford to make less than I do now. How do I go about bringing up this concern to the prospective in an acceptable way? Is it okay to just come out and say it? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 12 Aug 2019 10:30 AM PDT I graduated in May with an Information Technology degree and did a 15 week required internship at a local business. Just few weeks before I finished my internship, received an offer for systems and support admin with a nonprofit and a starting salary of 45K/yr. The jobs is mostly support and little bit of server administration . I don't have experience or certs except CCENT which I got last summer! Location is upstate New York!!! [link] [comments]  |
| How do you find side (just a few days max) jobs/projects in your area Posted: 12 Aug 2019 09:20 AM PDT For example I live in Oakland county in Michigan, I tried indeed but those are more jobs then projects [link] [comments]  |
| What are some of the best rural/small town/smaller city locations in the US for IT? Posted: 11 Aug 2019 09:04 PM PDT I've seen the lists for all the best large metro areas but as a relatively green IT guy (unrelated degree, four years experience, helpdesk only) I doubt I could make enough to live in a city like SF, NYC, or Boston. I could move literally anywhere. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 12 Aug 2019 08:39 AM PDT The offer is for my whole team and I want to get some recommendations for things I should ask for. I don't actually know what he has, he just said that he has a "ton" of old gear. Any recommendations to look into? [link] [comments]  |
| I feel like I am being paid too little Posted: 12 Aug 2019 08:04 AM PDT I currently work in a small MSP with a growing user base and I am the guy who is tasked with doing most if not all of the on-sites. My role is considered Level 1, but on any given day I am doing these things:
I am unsure if this is generally what Level 1 Help Desk technicians do, but I feel as if I am getting paid on the lower end of the spectrum - roughly 35k a year. When the yearly review comes up in about 2 months, what should I ask for? Or should I just transition to a new company? (Generally put about 2k extra miles per month in miles on my own car and get .37 per mile) edit - should note that I do both remote and a lot of onsite work. Don't know if that would actually change anything. I also do not have any certs, but have an Associates in comp sci and am pursuing a degree in cyber security. edit - live in a HCOL area [link] [comments]  |
| Best tech cities on the east coast? Posted: 11 Aug 2019 03:08 PM PDT I always hear about the big tech cities but people are usually referring to software engineering. I'm from KY and moved to FL for school and I'm about to graduate come March of 2020 with my Bachelor's. As I've lived here for the past ~3 years and I haven't found much in terms of work in the technology field. I mean the states cool I guess but it's just not our cup of tea in general. She works in the medical field and can get a job literally anywhere so we're trying to move somewhere that would be better in terms of work opportunities for me. I've been eyeing the triangle (North Carolina), but like I said, when people talk tech cities it's usually software engineering. I currently don't have a defined field of work because my degree is just more general but I mostly study CyberSecurity and Data Analytics. We're planning trips to go visit some cities and I wanted to know what some of the bigger tech cities are that have many different opportunities. Edit: Just for clarification - not exactly on the coast, but just on the east side of the US. [link] [comments]  |
| Moving to US for network engineer jobs? Posted: 12 Aug 2019 03:00 AM PDT Hey, So I am working on my CCNA (Doing the exam this year) and plan to study CCNP fairly quickly after that (On the new 2020 certs) I work for a large company now and luckily they're allowing me to study during work and soon my job will be 100% network focused. (Did IT support here for 3 and a half years and I've been doing a mix of support/networking for about 6 months but now I'm being moved fully into networking) My question is, how difficult/possible is it to move to the US (from the UK) once I have my CCNP or even on a CCNA? Would it be better to try and move to the US within the same company or am I going to have to build up a few years of experience in the field first? One of the places I was looking at was Chicago. Thanks. [link] [comments]  |
| How to get into Remote positions? [Ontario-based] Posted: 11 Aug 2019 05:22 PM PDT Hello /r/ITCareerAnalytics, I live and work in a small town currently, but I was curious about breaking into a remote position wherever it may be of course would not be of issue at that point, but I do not see any of the such on LinkedIn, Indeed, etc. Whereabouts do you suggest going or how to break into this. Edit: I have been working as Helpdesk for a year and a bit, but I do some Programming and SysAdmin work as well to an extent. Thanks. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 12 Aug 2019 12:35 AM PDT That someone I lost contact with already. He said it's an easy job and as long as you're on top of your tickets they don't care. Is that true? I heard quite the contrary...help desk is stressful, busy yet mundane. I'm in my junior year of college...I dont want to have to go part time and be behind. I am studying CS [link] [comments]  |
| Next Move - IT Director - Under-qualified Posted: 12 Aug 2019 12:15 AM PDT So I'm in a bit of a strange position. I'm the sole IT person for a company and manage multiple vendors, but do a lot of whatever manual work I can do myself. I sort of fell into this role and had to define my responsibilities after I was hired. There's a good swath of entry-level SysAdmin, Network Admin, web admin, in addition to budget and accounting work. I also do physical equipment installs and work with various teams through the company with anything tech related. BUT, I'm pretty sure I'm under-qualified by any standard at any other company. I have no certs and an unrelated BA degree. I was two months into Cisco Network Academy when I was hired about 2 years ago. I've been doing minor computer and laptop repairs for over a decade and I read a lot of tech, but I've learned the most on the job via Google, YouTube, and contacting vendors for assistance. I'm the sole IT person so no one really understands what I'm working on. I generally show up to meetings presenting a new solution to a problem I've discovered (not only IT-related problems) or to present some new cost savings deal I've negotiated. Thus, they just leave me be to work on whatever IT-related activities exist (computer repairs, maintenance of network infrastructure, and equipment replacement). I do venture into other departments often to help find solutions that involve technology. I have the title of IT Director, but it's because I'm the only person in the position and they couldn't think of any other title. They place me in with the upper level execs of different departments and I instruct lower level teams with SOPs and report to the CEO. I'm at 120k and I totally feel imposter-syndrome, but rationalize it because the company is doing well and I'm meeting all the expectations they can think of for me. I have quite a bit of spare time so I want to be able to figure out how I can earn my position in a way that's beneficial and also add to my resume for the future. I want to avoid backsliding down salaries. I sort of have interest in all things and IT Management interests me but salary is still a high goal for my family. Any help with what direction I should start heading and what skills I should develop to keep progressing? I'm feeling pretty lost about this.
Thank you!! [link] [comments]  |
| Moved interstate. Approached by competitor. Tossing up options. Non-competes. Posted: 12 Aug 2019 12:10 AM PDT Hey all, I'll start off with a bit of background. I resigned from a job in a tech company that sells software to Small-Medium-Businesses/Enterprises (SME). I then moved from City A to City B (and interstate in Australia) and have been approached by a competitor1 that is offering triple the pay + stock + bonuses and a really good environment. It came as a coincidence that these events happened relatively close to each other but, as you've probably guessed, there's a non-compete clause in my old employment contract. I've been stringing this prospective company along for about 2 weeks now and I can tell their patience is waning. So, given that I don't want to burn any bridges back in City A - I decided to call the Founders of my old employer and see if I could get their 'blessing'. That didn't go to plan and I've now shown my hand without reasonably deducting the flow-on effect. This new company is: public, has hundreds of local employees and will definitely boost my career and line my pockets. On the other hand, I'm relatively young (very early 20s), value loyalty and don't want to be "that guy" who stabbed their ex-employer in the back to work at a competitor. There are 2 conflicting parts of me - 1 is saying I should forget about it, value my contract and go work someplace else. The other part is saying "make hay whilst the sun shines" and given this opportunity has presented itself, I should make the most of it. Now in regards to the non-compete, multiple sources with industry-knowledge think that it can be ignored given that: old company does not have offices in City B, I resigned before this offer occurred, they cannot limit my earning capabilities, my 12 month non-compete is excessive due to my 18-month tenure at old company and I have no malicious intention with my old employer. That being said, I know laws in each country/state are different but that's my 2 cents. If you're in this position, what would you consider and heavily would you weight each option (loyalty, pay, career progression etc.) . Thanks in advance for your comments. 1 Competitor in terms they both want to sell to the same customer and offer a mid-level of product similarity. Think McDonald's vs. Papa Johns not McDonald's vs. Burger King. [link] [comments]  |
| Looking for jobs that are social and will allow me to meet a large variety of people Posted: 11 Aug 2019 11:54 PM PDT I'm in my second year of studying network Engineering and I feel like a lot of my classmates are introverts. What jobs are there in this field that could allow me to Branch out and meet different types of people? I was thinking a hospital might be a good example. [link] [comments]  |
| How do yall get over rejection so quick? Posted: 11 Aug 2019 01:09 PM PDT I had 5 interviews within the last 2 weeks. Out of those companies 2 of them I really wanted to work for. Got turned down from one and i just saw that the other one reposted the job which pretty much means i didn't get the job. Now I'm just really blown. I keep thinking "what if they change their mind" or something but I know they probably wont. [link] [comments]  |
| Information Technology Post-Military Decision Posted: 11 Aug 2019 07:00 PM PDT Current Active Duty military with work experience centering around disaster response and emergency management. I've got just over 6 years in and plan on going reserves to focus more on school. I really rather not attempt to pursue a job remotely similar to what I'm already doing due to personal reasons. When I was younger I was fascinated by technology. I understood computers well more than the rest of my family. It was all self-taught but it's important that I mention, all that I've learned is what you'd expect a young computer gamer to know. Installing, uninstalling, updating programs, browsing the internet, downloading many things, running troubleshooting programs, querying the internet on an issue I'm facing on the computer, burning music to CDs, etc. As I grew I had a firm enough understanding as well as comfort to be able to do a little bit more. Really this consisted of opening ports to play games with friends, hosting servers via software, installing mods, reading and following directions to get certain mods to work, VPNs, running anti-virus software (basic stuff I know but back then I didn't know those existed). I was eventually able to build my own computer by purchasing the parts at a local Micro-center. It was cheap but worked well. Around that time I was impressed by computers that could run Spore well, just to put it into perspective. This is the full extent on just how knowledgeable I've become with computers. Unfortunately, It ends here. As stated earlier I plan on going reserves but I want to obtain a degree that is applicable to the field of work I think I want to do. I figured if I was able to pick up on it at such a young age, and as fast then it shouldn't be an issue. But I feel I am years behind and am a bit intimidated. I don't have any I.T. work experience in my Active Duty position. I've read that degrees are good, maybe even mandatory, but what employers really look for is your experience in the field. I have zero. Is it sensible, from my line of work, and how comfortable I was with technology back when I was younger, to pursue a bachelor's in Information Technology? I've been out of school for quite a while, I find it intimidating but I really need a change of climate. I can't help but shake the feeling that I never bothered to tap into the potential I've shown when I was younger and now it remains dormant. If I make this decision I'd be taking 12 semester hours per semester while maybe working a part time job. This isn't an issue but what I'm afraid of is that if I do this, everything will seem completely foreign to me. I feel I'd be at a disadvantage, as if technology were brand new to me but it isn't. I know it'll be challenging but it's something I have to do. I'm just looking for some honest opinions and advice. Maybe I wasn't as good as I thought I was back then but I know I have the aptitude; at least think I do. What pursuing a degree in I.T. be too challenging for a person such as myself with the aforementioned background? What it be much more challenging for myself as opposed to others that are going into this degree with experience from their current or past work-field? Should I just look into other programs? Very respectfully, I thank those in advance that took the time to post here. [link] [comments]  |
| Interview advise first "real" level 1 support roll Posted: 11 Aug 2019 06:49 PM PDT I see probably asking way to late, interview is tomorrow at 9:30am. I currently work for a company that supports proprietary software so my job duties are pretty basic. Lock outs, add users, why does X not produce Y results. (Because that not how the system works) I have a interview tomorrow that I feel is a higher level of what I'm doing now. Never had a interview with 3 people a be technical interview at that. I haven't refreshed my networking/printer skills. Guess I'm just psyching my self out. Any words of wisdom? The position if for a lvl1 support for a hospital that my wife works for so she has giving me some advise. [link] [comments]  |
| Interviewing for a Technology Associate Position - How to Stand Out With Limited Experience? Posted: 11 Aug 2019 06:29 PM PDT Currently, I have an interview this week for a technology associate position at a start-up in NYC. I have a year experience working as a Help Desk Technician at a large university. My experience reflects well on the requirements and responsibilities listed. However, I have a feeling I'll be competing against candidates with more experience and a background in CS (my major was not IT-related). Is there anything I can do in the interview to stand out from those candidates? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, if anyone could give me direction in learning more about TCP/IP protocols and LAN/WAN configuration I would be thrilled. It's one of the requirements I don't have experience in, but would like to learn about more to seem competent during the interview. EDIT: I should note that this is the second (in-person) interview. [link] [comments]  |
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